Home

French Telecom

French Telecom Alcatel Launches Mobile TV Unit

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 20, 2005 - 9:10am.
Paris - French telecom Alcatel announced on Thursday that it has formed a new unit that will focus on mobile TV. Alcatel senior vice president of strategy and business development Olivier Coste was named president of Alcatel Mobile Broadcast, which will address issues facing mobile TV such as providing global coverage, and bandwidth limitations when large numbers of subscribers in the same area are simultaneously accessing the same channel. "Alcatel's unique positioning in both mobile and satellite activities worldwide will help to bring a complete and efficient Mobile TV solution to our customers based on a hybrid offer combining terrestrial and satellite coverage," said Etienne Fouques, president of Alcatel's mobile activities.
tags: Launches | Mobile TV | Alcatel | French Telecom |